Stories
One chart, a few paragraphs, and what the numbers mean.
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Two states account for 4 in 10 new Americans since 2020
The U.S. gained 10.3 million residents between the 2020 census and July 2025. Texas and Florida alone added 4.5 million.
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Rent in California costs more than twice what it does in West Virginia
Median rent ranges from $872 a month in West Virginia to $2,036 in California, a gap of nearly $14,000 a year.